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HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) returned to Honolulu Tuesday, from a 76-day multi-mission deployment to Oceania in support of Operation Blue Pacific, steaming over 11,000 miles and demonstrating America’s commitment to an open Pacific.
The deployment included engagements...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — George A. Wray passed away two weeks ago on a Sunday, in Florida. He was born on July 10, 1931, and leaves behind many friends and people, whom he helped in both Samoas, over the years, reminiscing of their life experiences that were richer because of “George Wray”....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Legal Affairs (DLA), in partnership with the University of Hawaii and ACE LSAT Prep, officially launched the Project PIPELINE LSAT Prep Program on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The initiative aims to prepare local students for law school and expand legal...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2025, a mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her son was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her in front of their children.
The suspect fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Governor’s Mansion welcomed the Women’s Coalition of American Samoa (WCAS) for a historic and heartfelt evening of connection, reflection, and inspiration. The theme for the evening was “Moving Forward Together — Women...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Friday, the Samoan Studies Institute (SSI) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) celebrated the successful completion of a three-year initiative designed to increase reading, thinking, and writing skills in the Samoan language. The project also aimed to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, organized by the Pacific Conference of Churches, is taking place at Kanana Fou Theological College from March 25th to 31st, bringing together religious leaders from across the Pacific to discuss key church initiatives.
The opening...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 23, 2025, a victim of domestic violence called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her husband who was allegedly disturbing the peace and threatening to harm her.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 24, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a concerned resident reporting a male individual who allegedly assaulted another male individual with a machete.
The suspect fled the scene but he was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the...